C/JEF American Spons0rs scholarship
The Crain/Jefferson Enrichment Foundation (C/JEF), a non-profit organization based in the United States, is honored to announce the establishment of the C/JEF American Sponsors Scholarship to be awarded to disadvantaged African students who will attend Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), in Kano, or Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) in Ghana. Applications are now being accepted for KsTU in Ghana. To be considered for the Ghana scholarship award students who are interested shall meet all of the established eligibility requirements and submit their application package no later than November 30, 2025.
Eligibility: To be considered for this scholarship students must exhibit a significant financial need, meet minimum university academic requirements, and submit the completed application with all associated documentation by the established due date. Those who are eligible and meet the listed criteria may be interviewed by the scholarship selection committee to determine if the scholarship will be awarded. These scholarships are for students who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, and commitment to community service and leadership.Criteria:• Completed application must be submitted by the established due date.• High school graduates with high achieving JAMB, WAEC and/or WASSCE aggregate score results equivalent to a C4 in six subjects. must be submitted with
application.• Candidates must have documented plans to attend the selected university to receive an award (eg. Letter of Acceptance or proof of enrollment).
• Candidates electing to attend KsTU must be from Kumasi Girls Senior High School, or St. Martin's Senior High School in Nsawam, Ghana.• The candidate will submit an essay answering one of the following questions: o Why do I believe it is important for me to obtain a college education? o Out of all the options to further my education, I choose MAAUN or KsTU because…? o Why do I deserve the C/JEF American Sponsors Scholarship and what impact can it make?
Each essay should describe the applicants background and challenges faced, academic and career goals, and how they plan to use their education to give back
to their community.
• Candidates must have documented plans to attend the selected university to receive an award (eg. Letter of Acceptance or proof of enrollment).• Candidates must show good moral character and disciplinary standing, and they shall provide evidence of community involvement, volunteerism, or leadership.• Candidates must interview with the scholarship selection committee.• Students must remain in good academic standing and provide proof of enrollment each year to receive annual contributions.Instructions:• Click here for the application.• A minimum 250-word essay must be type written and submitted with the application.• All questions on the application must be answered completely.• Review criteria above and ensure all required information is submitted with the application.• Scan transcripts and other documents as necessary, then Submit the complete application package via email to cjef.info@gmail.com.